Operating Department Practice, University of Leicester

09/09/2026

AfPP’s campaign champions a culture where:
▶️ Patient safety always comes first
▶️ Every voice is valued and respected
▶️ Concerns can be raised without fear
▶️ Teams feel confident to challenge when something doesn’t feel right

Find out more, and register for the education modules on the AfPP website: https://www.afpp.org.uk/notjusta-campaign/?utm_source=Social+Media&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=NJA+with+tshirt+image

Together, we create safer surgery.

02/09/2026

Well that's another successful qualification day.. congratulations to group 09/23 who have all qualified today. Well done 👏 🥳

17/07/2026

Happy graduation day, and huge congratulations to group 04/23.. we are so proud of you!

14/05/2026

14/05/2026

We want to wish all the hardworking ODPs and Students ODPs a very happy National ODP day from the team here at the University of Leicester

14/05/2026

📢 Happy National Operating Department Practitioners Day from the College of Operating Department Practitioners 🎉🎈🎉

Thank you to every single Operating Department Practitioner for your dedication and professionalism, the unwavering support you offer others and for always going above and beyond to deliver outstanding compassionate care to your patients – Thank you.

Also thank you to all Learner Operating Department Practitioners for your determination and commitment in undertaking your studies especially in times of personal difficulties - Thank you.

This year’s theme is People, Planet and Progress. The theme reflects what matters most to us as a Profession:
🔹 The people we care for and work alongside
🔹 The responsibility we share for a sustainable future
🔹 The progress we are determined to make together

27/03/2026

We want to say a huge Congratulations to group 04.23, who have all qualified as ODPs this week..Well done!

12/03/2026

Tonight the Attenborough Tower is glowing blue and green.

We’re marking University Mental Health Day, an annual campaign led by Student Minds that encourages students and staff to prioritise wellbeing and talk openly about mental health. This year’s theme is human connection - recognising how important supportive relationships are for our community.

The tower is also lit for International Awareness Day for Avoidable Deaths, which raises awareness of preventable deaths worldwide and the actions that can save lives.

UMHD info 👉
https://uniofleicester.sharepoint.com/sites/news-events/SitePages/University-Mental-Health-Day-2026.aspx [student login req]

12/03/2026

Today we are at South Nottingham Academy careers fair, promoting our profession and our course!

23/12/2025

📢 With contributions from the College of Operating Department Practitioners, NHS England have launched a new online resource 'Preparing for your Future as an Operating Department Practitioner': https://learninghub.nhs.uk/catalogue/Preparing-for-your-future-as-an-operating-department-practitioner

Designed to support ODP Learner finalists, the resource offers a wide range of useful information including job application and interview tips, what to expect from Preceptorship and hear from experienced professionals on support available to you in your early career.

ODP Learners can sign up to the NHS Learning Hub at: https://learninghub.nhs.uk/Registration/CreateAccountEmailVerification? with any email address.

There is also a promotional animation available at: https://youtu.be/WNo_gxm7NF4?si=X3HA2KP0eeEqAoxz